Couples Counseling Intensives
Deep Relationship Work Without Months of Waiting
Sometimes a 50-minute counseling session just isn't enough.
If you and your partner feel like you're having the same arguments over and over, recovering from a betrayal, preparing for marriage, or trying to reconnect after years of drifting apart, a Couples Therapy Intensive offers focused, uninterrupted time to make meaningful progress.
At Marty Baker Therapy, I offer Couples Intensives in Texas for couples who want to move beyond surface-level conversations and create lasting change. Rather than spreading the work over several months, an intensive allows us to spend dedicated time understanding your relationship, identifying unhealthy patterns, and building practical skills you can begin using immediately.
Whether you're seeking a marriage intensive, relationship intensive, premarital intensive, or a focused weekend-style counseling experience, these sessions are designed to help you leave with greater clarity, stronger communication, and a concrete plan for moving forward.
What Is a Couples Therapy Intensive?
A couples intensive is an extended therapy experience that provides several hours of focused counseling in one day or over multiple days.
Unlike traditional weekly therapy, an intensive allows us to stay engaged in the work without repeatedly stopping just as important conversations begin.
Many couples describe the experience as accomplishing months of progress in a much shorter period because there is time to fully understand patterns, practice new skills, and create momentum before returning to everyday life.
Is a Couples Intensive Right for You?
Couples intensives can be a great fit if you are:
- Feeling disconnected from one another
- Having the same arguments repeatedly
- Recovering after a breach of trust or infidelity
- Preparing for marriage
- Navigating major life transitions
- Balancing demanding careers and limited schedules
- Traveling from outside the area
- Looking for an alternative to months of weekly therapy
- Wanting practical tools—not just another conversation
Intensives are available for couples throughout Texas, with both in-person (when available) and telehealth options for eligible Texas residents.
My Approach
Every relationship is unique. Rather than following a rigid formula, I tailor each intensive to your relationship's specific needs.
My work integrates evidence-based approaches including:
- Gottman Method principles
- Emotion-focused communication strategies
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Attachment-focused interventions
You'll receive practical exercises, guided conversations, and personalized resources designed to continue helping your relationship long after the intensive ends.
What to Expect
Every intensive includes:
- Initial consultation
- Comprehensive relationship questionnaires
- Gottman Relationship Checkup assessment (when appropriate)
- Personalized treatment planning
- Extended therapy sessions
- Practical worksheets and resources
- Customized relationship action steps
- Follow-up recommendations
You'll leave with more than insight—you'll leave with shared language and practical next steps.
Couples Intensive Packages
Relationship Reset
3-Hour Intensive: $795
Perfect for couples who feel stuck but aren't in crisis.
Includes:
- Initial consultation
- Focused assessment
- Three hours of counseling
- Personalized relationship roadmap
- Practical resources to continue your progress
Relationship Renewal
6-Hour Intensive: $1,595
Our most popular intensive.
Ideal for couples wanting significant progress in a single day.
Includes:
- Initial consultation
- Relationship assessment
- Gottman Relationship Checkup
- Six hours of counseling with breaks
- Customized exercises
- Follow-up recommendations
Relationship Transformation
10-Hour Intensive: $2,695
Designed for couples facing deeper challenges that need more time and attention.
Includes:
- Initial consultation
- Comprehensive assessment
- Gottman Relationship Checkup
- Two extended counseling days
- Practical tools and exercises
- Relationship maintenance plan
- One 60-minute follow-up session
Why Choose an Intensive?
Many couples tell me they appreciate being able to:
- Stay emotionally engaged instead of stopping every 50 minutes
- Work through difficult conversations in real time
- Practice new communication skills immediately
- Build momentum rather than waiting a week between sessions
- Receive individualized resources tailored to their relationship
The goal isn't to "fix" your relationship in one day—it's to create meaningful progress and equip you with practical tools to continue growing together.
WORKING TOGETHER
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
01
Do you accept insurance?
Couples intensives are private-pay services and are not billed to insurance.
02
Do we need to be in crisis?
Not at all. Many couples schedule an intensive because they want to strengthen their relationship before problems become larger.
03
Can we continue with regular therapy afterward?
Absolutely. Some couples choose to transition into ongoing couples therapy after completing an intensive, while others use the intensive as a standalone experience.
04
Do you offer virtual couples intensives?
Yes. Secure telehealth intensives are available for couples located anywhere in Texas, provided telehealth is clinically appropriate for your situation.